Books with author Megan Meredith

Revised and updated, this award-winning book provides practical advice to anyone aged 10 or over. Describes in an approachable and straightforward way exactly what happens in puberty - the role of hormones and the changes in the body. Sections on sex, contraception as well as on food, exercise, hygiene, drugs and HIV. ("Excellent reference book for the older child... Amusing illustrations and reassuring words of wisdom." Practical Parenting) Paperback. Pages: 48 Also available in Spanish

Venturing into uncharted territory, mother and award-winning journalist Meredith Maran takes us inside teenagers' hearts, minds, and central nervous systems to explore the causes and consequences of our nation's drug crisis. In these pages we get to know the kids, the parents, the therapists, and the drug treatment programs at their best and worst. We're face-to-face with seventeen-year-old Mike, whose life revolves around selling, smoking, and snorting speed; fifteen-year-old Tristan - the boy next door - who can't get enough pot, pills, or vodka; and sixteen-year-old Zalika, a runaway, crack dealer, and prostitute since the age of twelve. Combining powerful on-the-street reporting and groundbreaking research, Dirty is essential reading for every parent and professional who works with or cares about children or teenagers.

Where does your food go? What is skin for? Why do you breathe? In clear and simple language, this colorful book describes each part of the body and the job it does, from individual cells to muscles, skin and bones. It also describes the different kinds of food the body needs and answers the questions young children ask, such as "What are hiccups?". ("Explains the human body simply and clearly... It's also packed with the fascinating facts that children love." Parents magazine) Paperback. Pages: 24

JOIN FAN-FAVORITE CHARACTERS MARCELINE AND PRINCESS BUBBLEGUM FOR RIOT GRRL ROCK-FUELED EXCITEMENT IN THIS BRAND-NEW ADVENTURE TIME MINI-SERIES! Thanks to a newfound interest in music, Princess Bubblegum joins Marceline's paranormal rock band for a tour across the land of Ooo! But when they're threatened by everything from scenesters to beasts born of self-doubt, can they make it to the RADDEST GIG EVER in time?! Written and drawn by acclaimed cartoonist Meredith Gran (OCTOPUS PIE) and featuring a back-up story from Jen Wang (KOKO BE GOOD), with variant covers by rockstar lady cartoonists Chynna Clugston (BLUE MONDAY), Ming Doyle (POPGUN), and Colleen Coover (X-MEN: FIRST CLASS)! ADVENTURE TIME #1 and #2 were INSTANT SELL OUTS! DON'T MISS OUT ON THE NEXT INSTALLMENT OF THIS ALL-AGES PHENOMENON!

The smash-hit spinoff comic series based Cartoon Network's top-rated cartoon, Adventure Time, is here! Join fan-favorite characters Marceline and Princess Bubblegum for riot grrl rock-fueled excitement in this brand-new ADVENTURE TIME mini-series! Thanks to a newfound interest in music, Princess Bubblegum joins Marceline's paranormal rock band for a tour across the land of Ooo! But when they're threatened by everything from scenesters to beasts born of self-doubt, can they make it to the RADDEST GIG EVER in time?! Written and drawn by acclaimed cartoonist Meredith Gran (Octopus Pie), this graphic novel collecting the entire hit series is a must-have for any ADVENTURE TIME fan!